The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
- TV panel show
- Channel 4
- 2004 - 2024
- 29 episodes
Channel 4's annual topical end-of-year panel show. Hosted by Jimmy Carr and featuring a host of well-known comedians as panellists. Also features Rob Brydon, Jonathan Ross, David Mitchell, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and more.
Press clippings Page 5
Jimmy Carr and Co: they've got to be joking
The popularity of mild-mannered comics like Miranda Hart mean crude stand-ups needn't have the last laugh.
Jenny McCartney, The Telegraph, 5th January 2013Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. It wasn't just the controversial jokes about the Queen and the boozy antics of those contestants who appeared to be taking part in a Big Fat Ego Of The Year side contest.
No, the biggest shock was that in a line-up that contained Gabby Logan and six men who are (over)paid to be amusing for a living, Logan ended up being the third funniest.
As for Jimmy Carr's question, 'What does YOLO stand for?' Dunno, Jim. But in your case I'm guessing it's You Owe Lots Of...
Ian Hyland, Daily Mail, 5th January 2013Funny men behaving boorishly
The comedy boom of the last decade has created a demand that cannot be filled by intelligent acts.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th January 2013Whitehall under pressure to step down from TV Awards
Comedian Jack Whitehall is under pressure to stand down as presenter of a prize at the National Television Awards following complaints about his performance on a recent Channel 4 panel show.
Matilda Battersby, The Independent, 3rd January 2013Jack Whitehall's NTA role 'safe' after Big Fat Quiz row
TV bosses have publicly denied claims made in The Daily Mail that Jack Whitehall may be forced to quit his role as presenter of the National Television Awards.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 3rd January 2013These bullies reek of misogyny
What a cynical and degrading spectacle to finish the year: drunken, boorish comedians quaffing red wine and stuffing their faces with pizza while swearing and making crass, sexist jokes. I'm not easily offended, but the easy, casual misogyny of Channel 4's attempt at satirical comedy on Sunday evening, made me feel incredulous and angry.
Jackie Clune, Daily Mail, 2nd January 2013MP's disgust at revolting jokes about the Queen
Channel 4 was under increased pressure last night to explain why it broadcast a quiz featuring obscene jokes about the Queen just minutes after the 9pm watershed. Now Tory MP Conor Burns, a member of the Commons culture, media and sport select committee, is demanding to know why the quiz was broadcast as early as 9pm.
Keith Gladdis, Daily Mail, 2nd January 2013Why Ofcom should now ignore 'Big Fat' complaints
The paper is keeping up the pressure today in the hope people who chose not to watch the programme might still care to complain about it... However, a quick check of the Mail's own website reveals the level of desperation at play here.
Will Sturgeon, The Media Blog, 2nd January 2013Billy Connolly: modern comics 'killing stand-up comedy'
Billy Connolly has waded into the row over Channel 4's controversial TV quiz which sparked a storm of protest from outraged viewers - and accused modern "gurning" comics of killing stand-up comedy.
The Telegraph, 2nd January 2013Big Fat Quiz of the Year spurs 160 to complain
Media watchdog Ofcom and Channel 4 had by Wednesday received 80 complaints each about the show, broadcast after the 9pm watershed on Sunday.
The Guardian, 2nd January 2013